"MAKERS" originated from a very clear premise: over the last half century, the work of millions of women has altered virtually every aspect of American culture. The "MAKERS" platform tells the story of these exceptional women — both famous and heretofore unknown individuals — whose pioneering contributions continue to shape the world in which we live. (Source: PBS)

The shows takes a look at the role Hillary Clinton; Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.); former senator Olympia Snowe; and Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman to serve in Congress have played.

Makers S02e05 - Women in Business includes "lifestyle mogul Martha Stewart" in the episode summary. Since Martha Stewart's major contributions to business include Insider Trading (a Felony, for which she served time), I think it is inappropriate to highlight her as a business woman. At the time, she sat on the board of the New York Stock Exchange. She also is an alleged plagiarist. Read more